Program Information:
This program prepares students for baccalaureate coursework in the fields of exercise and sports science. It also promotes healthy lifestyles and enhances performance in exercise, sport and physical activity settings.
- This program is appropriate for transfer students.
- Meets general education requirements.
- Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
- Students who are planning on teaching in a secondary school are required to have a specified ACT score or to take an alternative test (determined by the State of Illinois) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Students should contact their transfer institution for more specific information associated with possible tests required for advancement in that program and for more information associated with this.
For Program Information Contact:
Health Professions Department at 217-786-2449 or see a Health Professions Student Success Coach.
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your advisor for course planning.
Recommended General Education Courses
| BIO 107 | Human Biology | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities Selection | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Mathematics Selection | 3 |
| Physical Science Selection | 4 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.
Recommended Program Courses
| ESS 220 | Introduction to Coaching | 2 |
| ESS 250 | Introduction to Physical Education | 2 |
| Exercise and Sports Science Selection | 1 |
| Exercise and Sports Science Selection | 1 |
| Exercise and Sports Science Selection | 1 |
| Exercise and Sports Science Selection | 1 |
| Exercise and Sports Science Selection | 1 |
| Exercise and Sports Science Selection | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Recommended Program Support Selections
| EMS 100 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| BUS 121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CAS 121 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| HLT 201 | Health in Today's Society | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Exercise and Sports Selections
Choose six (6) credits from the courses listed below.
Total Credit Hours: 60